Furnishing a 30m² studio: our tips for optimizing space

Furnishing a 30m2 studio apartment is not always easy. Here is how to make your small apartment functional thanks to tips from our decorators!

Furnishing a 30m2 studio: 4 practical and functional tips!

Furnishing a 30m2 studio can be difficult. It is important to use the space in an optimal and creative way. With a design and layout strategy, you can transform these small spaces into pleasant places.

With the right tricks, you can maximize storage, optimize space, and achieve an elegant and comfortable room without sacrificing your personal style. Discover tips for furnishing a studio and our projects to inspire you! Every room has its function; here are our tips.

Properly furnishing a 30m2 studio: an optimal living area

The living area often combines the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen. It is important to give each space a distinct function. Otherwise, it will create visual clutter and a feeling of confinement. To set up a living area with an entryway, living room, and kitchen in a small studio, you must use the space intelligently and creatively.

 

The entryway

For the entryway, choose small, practical furniture with plenty of storage for coats, shoes, and accessories. Add wall hooks to store outerwear and free up floor space. Add a seat such as an ottoman or a bench near a console table to combine aesthetics and functionality. If you have the space, opt for an entryway closet to store coats and other accessories.

 

The living room corner

In the living room corner, opt for a chaise longue with storage space for extra throws or cushions. If you prefer a basic sofa, choose a small one so it doesn't take up too much room. Add storage with modular seating like storage ottomans. For furniture, opt for simple and modular pieces like side tables that are easy to move depending on the space.

Incorporate a television area if possible, with a unit that maximizes storage to hide knick-knacks.

The office corner

Choose an office corner in the living area to save space in the bedroom.

For an original and stylish idea, place the office corner near the television. To partially hide the two spaces when they are not in use, opt for modular wooden slats on a rail.

This trick is perfect for maximizing storage and space while keeping a clean, tidy, and minimalist visual appearance.

An optimized kitchen

For the kitchen/dining corner, add a folding table or a snack bar that will serve as a dining table or desk if necessary.

Maximize vertical storage in the kitchen to store utensils, supplies, or appliances. For a sleek effect, regularly tidy up this space, which often gets cluttered. Minimize unnecessary knick-knacks on the countertop to maximize space.

 

Furnishing a 30m2 studio: a separate bedroom corner

The bed

To create a separate bedroom in a small apartment, use the space in an optimal and creative way.

Choose multifunctional furniture like an ottoman bed that can hold many accessories. You can also opt for a platform bed to raise the bed and create storage cupboards. A mezzanine bed allows you to save floor space by creating a new function under the sleeping area.

There are also solutions like a sofa bed, a trundle bed, or a Murphy bed for more originality.

A dressing area in a small bedroom: it’s possible!

Setting up a dressing area in a small space is possible, but how? Opt for custom-made furniture. It is a good compromise for creating a closet adapted to the room's layout. Storage will be functional, and the surface area perfectly utilized.

 

If custom-made is not possible, choose kit-based closets to adapt storage to your needs. Add a hanging rail, shelves, and hanging organizers for ties, scarves, or bags.

The bathroom, a small restricted space

Optimize small spaces

Organizing and setting up a bathroom in a 30m2 apartment is not simple. Focus on functionality and organization. In the bathroom, choose wall-mounted storage to facilitate circulation while discreetly storing daily products. Opt for a wall-mounted vanity to free up floor space.

Add wall storage such as a mirror/cabinet for cosmetic products and shelves for linens. To optimize space, replace the bathtub with a shower. Opt for a glass-partition style door to let light through. Finally, choose a Scandinavian style for the bathroom. Emphasize a sleek and minimalist look to create a clear visual and give an enlarging effect.

 

Learning to properly delineate spaces

Separating two spaces with a piece of furniture

A simple, practical, and multifunctional tip: add a piece of furniture to separate two spaces. Take the example of this project where our decorator separated the spaces with a piece of furniture. This creates a separation without partitions that could darken the room. In addition, the furniture offers extra storage with its many compartments.

Add books to create a library, decoration, or baskets to store your accessories.

 

Paint to separate rooms

To separate two rooms, create a visual separation. Choose a colorful paint that contrasts with your base wall. Create an accent wall of a different color, with organic or graphic patterns, or even a mural.

Let your imagination run wild to separate two adjoining rooms. For example, to dissociate a living room and a kitchen, simply repaint the living room wall to highlight the furniture and separate the spaces. Keep in mind: one room, one function. Get inspired by our tips for furnishing a studio.

 

A partition in the bedroom to let light circulate

To create a space separated from the studio's other functions, partition the bedroom to clearly mark the separation. Our decorator recommends using materials like wood or glass. Use partition slats or a glass partition so as not to shrink the space.

An opaque wall would create a feeling of confinement. Prefer trendy partitions like wooden slats or a glass partition to let light circulate between rooms and visually enlarge the space while separating each function. This tip also works for an entryway, living room, or kitchen corner. If you are hesitant, you can also opt for a simpler solution: curtains to separate the sleeping area and living room.